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Smithsonian Journeys: Art Treasures of Italy

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

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Smithsonian has offered some excellent vacation packages in the past and this is definitely one that I am interested in myself. If you have the money, and are interested in Italian Art, this is an excellent opportunity.

  • Take a private tour of the Venetian collection at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Venice.

  • Visit the Basilica di San Marco after hours, when it is closed to the general public, and view the masterful architecture and mosaics.
  • Dedicate two full days to exploring Florence, enhanced by expert lectures and special tours.
  • Attend a private reception and dinner in an elegant Florentine palazzo.
  • Enjoy a special private visit to see the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, after public hours when the crowds have gone.
  • I haven’t had a chance to visit these sites since I was a kid traveling around Europe with my dad, but it’s definitely an interesting opportunity. Prices and departure dates for the trips are listed below. More information can be obtained from the Smithsonian site. I have also found some images of some of the art and locations you will find on this trip. Images located at the bottom.

    Departure: May 19, 2007
    Description Price
    Price based on double occupancy $4,195
    Supplement based on single occupancy $895

    *Round-trip airfare (plus applicable taxes) starting from $839

    Departure: September 29, 2007
    Description Price
    Price based on double occupancy $4,495
    Supplement based on single occupancy $895

    *Round-trip airfare (plus applicable taxes) starting from $839

    Departure: November 24, 2007
    Description Price
    Price based on double occupancy $4,495
    Supplement based on single occupancy $895

    *Round-trip airfare (plus applicable taxes) starting from $839

    Departure: May 17, 2008
    Description Price
    Price based on double occupancy $4,495
    Supplement based on single occupancy $895

    *Round-trip airfare (plus applicable taxes) starting from $839

    Departure: September 27, 2008
    Description Price
    Price based on double occupancy $4,495
    Supplement based on single occupancy $895

    *Round-trip airfare (plus applicable taxes) starting from $839

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    The Stealing of the Dead Body of St. Mark
    Tintoretto, Galleria dell’Accademia, Venice

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    Basilica di San Marco

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    Florence, Italy

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    Florentine palazzo

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    Sistine Chapel

    [Via Art Treasures of Italy Tour]

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